Entries from August 2010

WBMS finalist for $5,000 spirit award

Posted by
BarrowJournal
Monday, August 30. 2010
Winder Barrow Middle School is one of 30 schools nationwide selected as Spirit Awards finalists in Windstream’s “Classroom Connections” program. Only three other Georgia schools — Commerce Middle School in Commerce, White County Ninth Grade Academy in Cleveland and North Murray High School in Chatsworth — were selected as finalists. ... [Full Story »] 

Chamber membership, finances remain steady

Posted by
BraseltonNewsTODAY
Sunday, August 29. 2010
Considering the economy, the Jackson County Area Chamber of Commerce is doing just fine, thank you. Meeting last Friday morning for the first time since June, the chamber’s directors found that member-wise and financially, the chamber is holding its own. Treasurer Emily Howell did note that the chamber suffered a net cash loss during June and ... [Full Story »] 

Water sales peak at 100 million gallons for July

Posted by
BraseltonNewsTODAY
Sunday, August 29. 2010
July water sales peaked at almost 100 million gallons during July for the Jackson County Water and Sewerage Authority. The authority sold 97.9 million gallons — by far the most in any month so far this year — and billed $583,837 during July, according to information released at the authority’s meeting on Thursday, Aug. 12. The amount of ... [Full Story »] 

Winder man killed in motorcycle accident

Posted by
BarrowJournal
Sunday, August 29. 2010
A Winder man was killed Saturday morning in a motorcycle accident on Winder Highway in Dacula. Gwinnett County Police have identified the motorcyclist as 59-year-old Roger Shimmin of Winder. Shimmin was westbound on Winder Highway near Franklin Drive when he was struck by an eastbound Suburu Forrester driven by Stephen Franklin Ventress, 22, of ... [Full Story »] 

Chamber plans ‘Jackson Derby’

Posted by
BraseltonNewsTODAY
Sunday, August 29. 2010
The Jackson County Area Chamber of Commerce is betting that a little horse racing can raise a few dollars. President Shane Short got his board of directors’ go-ahead last Friday to continue planning for the “Jackson Derby,” a horse racing themed fundraiser to be held next spring. “It’s basically a virtual horse race,” Short ... [Full Story »] 

Copper stolen from Hoschton chicken houses

Posted by
BraseltonNewsTODAY
Sunday, August 29. 2010
Theft of copper from chicken houses in Hoschton is among the incidents reported to the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office last week. A roll of copper that was outside at the chicken houses on Jackson Trail Road was taken, as well as a plastic container that had copper in it. Other Incidents Other incidents in the West Jackson area reported to ... [Full Story »] 

COLUMN: Marriage an adventure

Posted by
BarrowJournal
Sunday, August 29. 2010
“More marriages might survive if the partners realized that sometimes the better comes after the worst.” - Doug Larson Mr. Clark and I just celebrated our 31st anniversary which sounds like we’ve been together forever to some and to others, like we’re just starting out. I have to admit, saying I’ve been married for that long ... [Full Story »] 

Woman hoards soccer balls to thwart ‘Mexicans’

Posted by
BarrowJournal
Sunday, August 29. 2010
A Winder woman called police to report that a “Mexican” had climbed her fence to retrieve a soccer ball and had caused damage to the fence. The investigating officer noticed the chain link fence was not broken, but had been bent away from the post. The woman said a neighbor saw the “Mexican” man playing soccer at the Lions Club and said ... [Full Story »] 

Barrow students improve on ACT but still lag state average

Posted by
BarrowJournal
Sunday, August 29. 2010
Students at both Barrow County High Schools improved on the ACT test last year, but still lagged the overall state averages. Winder Barrow High School students had a composite score on the ACT of 19.3 in the 2009-2010 school year, up from 19.2 the year before. Apalachee High School students had a composite score of 19.0 compared to 18.5 the ... [Full Story »] 

Carl officials consider adding traffic sign

Posted by
BarrowJournal
Sunday, August 29. 2010
The town of Carl is considering the addition of a threeway stop sign prior to the opening of what may become one of Barrow County’s biggest industrial employers. Schutz Container Systems, Inc., plans to build its new 600,000-square-foot- plastic molding plant in Carl. The town council is concerned it may need the additional signage at East ... [Full Story »] 
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